Comes A Horseman (1978) - Turner Classic Movies Comes A Horseman Brief Synopsis Rival ranchers battle over oil rights. THE FELLOW WHO PLAYS "DODGER" IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST NATURAL ACTORS IN THE WORLD, W/ THOSE BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES, WHO ALWAYS LENDS SUCH TENDER HEART AND CREDIBILITY TO A MOVIE. Comes a Horseman book. Start Shopping. MUST READ IN ORDER! What if those who stand by you are the ones who betray you?Franc. The care and authenticity with which that way of life is recorded helps Comes a Horseman overcome some real problems, notably a pace that is all too reverentially slow and a totally inadequate delineation of the Robards character. It takes place during WWII as it comes closer to ending in 1944. Contains real page numbers based on the print edition (ISBN 1635336651). With Adrian Paul, Stan Kirsch, Jim Byrnes, Valentine Pelka. I can't say enough about Jane Fonda and James Cann's acting, it is over the top. Made by fans in Aotearoa New Zealand. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Editorial Reviews. They fought Indians and rustlers to make it theirs. The film itself is quite a slow burning story that reminds me much of another recent forgotten Western set in the same era "All the Pretty Horses". Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. This movie has everything you want in a great western, Jane Fonda gives a Performance like the old classics had, Caan And Robard Also make you really hate the one and can't get enough of the other, I'm a true TMC movie watcher, And this cast will make you love this movie so that you will be watching many more times, I prefer James Caan over Fonda, But She is the star in this great movie, She has you truly hating her, And then she makes you fall in love with her character, Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021. Jason Robards was a perfect bastard and he gets to do it in a great slow, menacing way that all boils up in the final twenty minutes. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period. The two attempt to hold out against the all consuming avarice of the big rancher who wants to swallow them up, played by Jason Robards. Please consider upgrading to a Pro accountfor less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads! COMES A HORSEMAN.COMES A GREAT MOVIE!!! Killing was all I knew, is *that* what you want to hear? director of photography Film Editing by Marion Rothman Casting By Basil Hoffman Mark Harmon Photos & Videos View All Comes A Horseman - (Original Trailer) Film Details MPAA Rating PG Genre Western Release Date Comes a Horseman is about 2 FBI agents who need to find a serial killer, but while finding him their lives become in danger too. Jane Fonda, meanwhile, leverages a severe Electra complex and a lot of . And I was good at it. The other one that sticks in the mind is when Robard's and his henchmen turn to ride in for the showdown. Farnsworth is Farnsworth was one of those actors that was so unique you figured it had to be a lot of his true character in the performance. Comes a Horseman is a 1978 American Western drama film starring Jane Fonda, James Caan, Jason Robards, and Richard Farnsworth, directed by Alan J. Pakula. Rancher Jacob W. Ewing's (Jason Robards) family has lived in the valley for generations, and his dream is to control all of it and preserve it from those - farmers and oilmen, for example - who would use the land for other purposes. He's also the king of microagressions in an early scene where directs a fake amused smile at James Caan that downshifts into a frown & tells you who he is in like 2 seconds flat. You trust her to take the time to get things right from the everyday to battlefield, to the emotional beats of the characters. Please try again. Fifth Ward and Harbor/Lower Thames are nearby neighborhoods. Comes a Horseman 1978 PG 1 h 58 m IMDb RATING 6.3 /10 3K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 2:50 1 Video 26 Photos Drama Romance Western A brave and proud woman struggles for her land, finding help and something more in unexpected way. It has depth and suspense mixed with heartache, fear and suspense. Driven by a deep-felt rage against their adversary and a growing affection for each other they stand tall against stampedes, betrayal and sabotageand triumph with shotguns blazing in a dramatic climax of nerve-shattering intensity. Methos is forced to join with Kronos in his eternal effort to keep his head. Set in the American West of the 1940s but not a typical Western, it tells the story of two ranchers (Caan and Fonda) whose small operation is threatened both by economic hardship and the expansionist dreams of a local land baron (Robards). But his lack of experience in the genre is not apparent and he shows a commendable love and reverance for his subject. Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016. Size: 4x5" color transparency. Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2022, Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021. There is one where Fonda and Caan sit together eating a stew and reading books together. "Comes A Horseman" is the final novel of the "Echoes Rising" trilogy by Anne Barwell. Sure it's slow and one, Disillusionment In Sun-Drenched 1970s American New Wave Cinema: A Watching Brief. A horse dragging him veered from its course and caused Sheppard to hit his head on a fence post. The two attempt to hold out against the all consuming avarice of the big rancher who wants to swallow them up, played by Jason Robards. It takes place during WWII as it comes closer to ending in 1944. It was the Immortal, Melvin Koren, an Comenchero who crossed swords with MacLeod 100 years previously. Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2021. Sign In. Good acting, spectacular scenery and mega nature shots add to a modern range war/change theme. If I could give more stars I would. When a lovely widow (Fonda) is pressured to sell her failing cattle ranch to her unscrupulous and powerful ex-lover (Jason Robards), she enlists the aid of an antagonistic neighbor (Caan) in a desperate attempt to restore the ranch's fortunes. have some personal history which Ella prefers to put behind her, but which J.W. It's been over two years since I read the first two books in this trilogy and I debated about giving them a re-read before starting Comes a Horseman but unfortunately time was not on my side so I decided to just jump in feet first. He is much better known for films like "Klute" and "All the Presidents Men". Comes A Horseman (Linford Western Library) Paperback - Large Print, November 1, 2013 by C.J. IT IS SIMPLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES, AND HORSE-RIDING WESTERNS. I have never seen Jane Fonda better, creating a very likeable hard working girl with a strong will to survive Jason Robard that is given a role taylormade for him. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Comes A Horseman is the final novel of the Echoes Rising trilogy by Anne Barwell. Nope - just like the other two, this book immediately drew me into the time period. "Comes a Horseman" is set at the end of the Second World War. The two are later assisted by a very able cowboy played by James Caan who has had a run in with Robards and his hired thugs. The gorgeous vistas are awe-inspiring, but, in places, Comes a Horseman drifts achingly slow. She is an avid reader across a wide range of genres and a watcher of far too many TV series and movies, although it can be argued that there is no such thing as too many. These, of course, are best enjoyed with a decent cup of tea and further the continuing argument that the concept of spare time is really just a myth. Jane Fonda stars as hard-nosed Ella Connors, a single woman running a Colorado ranch left to her by her deceased father. Special. 118min. Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013. They fought Indians and rustlers to make it theirs. He is the stable low keyed man who silently wiggles his way into Ellas' heart. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Report this film Report this film, Holy Arizona and Colorado! Comes a Horseman. In 2008, Anne completed her conjoint BA in English Literature and Music/Bachelor of Teaching. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. A powerful film about the deadly clash between oil and farming at a time of early motor cars, telephones, an aeroplane. He did the same in "The Straight Story" and the very fine "The Grey Fox". FOR ONE, IT HAS A GREAT CAST. FOR ONE, IT HAS A GREAT CAST. There is one where Fonda and Caan sit together eating a stew and reading books together. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2018, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. When her ranch and life are threatened by wealthy rancher, Jacob Ewing, and Dodger is hurt in a questionable accident, she turns to neighbor, Frank Athearn played by James Cann. Richard Farnsworths (Misery) portrayal of aging cowhand Dodger earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and George Grizzard (Advise & Consent) and Mark Harmon (TVs NCIS, Summer School) round out the cast. Directors Alan J. Pakula Starring Comes a Horseman is an slow emotional rugged movie that will appeal to both men and women. Comes a Horseman gained a nomination for Fonda as best actress, but this film actually was Oscar material all the way through..The story of widowed, Ella Conners (Fonda) working to the bone to keep her ranch afloat just one more day is haunting in it's simplicity and should be appreciated for it's stellar dialog between the characters. Meanwhile, Cassandra reveals Methos was also one of the Horsemen, which shoc See production, box office & company info. The scene made it into the movie, but it is cut right before the horse passes through the gate where the fatal accident occurred. Most of the principal talent contributes sturdy work, the kind that sustains important, durable careers: halfway between a stretch and a baseline, maintaining muscle and testing flexibility between flagship projects. It is perhaps inevitable then that the characters head to a very traditional Western showdown. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. A woman rancher (Jane Fonda) reluctantly joins forces with an ex-soldier (James Caan) to resist the powerful forces of the land-greedy baron. Michael Small (Marathon Man) contributes the music with photography by Gordon Willis (Annie Hall) in this enormously beautiful (Newsweek) modern-day western. Sold by Glids Music and Books and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. involving Frank and Frank's partner, fellow veteran Billy Joe Meynart (Mark Harmon). WHO WOULDN'T? David Rudkin's 'Ashes' Moves To the Public Theater Jan. 25 I strangely felt some sympathy for the Robard's character despite his inherent evil. 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